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8th grade reading homeschool curricula for Easel Activities
Radio Theater Unit Drama Class Aligns CCSS 7.7 Audio Storytelling Foley Artists
Part of a Bundle One of my most popular products! Get in on the excitement for your classroom, too! Got reluctant students in your classroom? Did you know that podcasts are the newest home for radio theater? Try radio theater--your students will find a place for themselves to participate in this unit! It is my radio theater unit ONLY. No script is provided. This TEN DAY unit, 43 pages in length, however you can use as little or as much as you like. It is suitable for middle and high school d
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7th - 9th
Little Women Novel Study
If you’re looking for printable or digital resources, these no-prep reading worksheets will serve as a great book companion. This novel study for Little Women by Louisa May Alcott has one page for every chapter and aims to enhance reading comprehension, review some forms of figurative language, and review or learn new vocabulary words – all while still enjoying the book! A full answer key is included. Included activities are:Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Critical Thinking QuestionsTrue or F
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Little Women Novel Studies Bundle
High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Drawing Conclusions
Engage and challenge your kids with nonfiction reading passages to teach English or social studies students how to make inferences about real events! These eight drawing conclusions reading passages with questions concern people, events, or procedures related to American history and will give your kids the critical thinking practice they need to make inferences or form conclusions from reading. Higher-level short pieces help students think outside the box, and your kids will love them! Click her
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7th - 9th
Also included in:Â High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Novel Study
If you’re looking for printable or digital resources, these no-prep reading worksheets will serve as a great book companion. This novel study for The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare has one page for every chapter and aims to enhance reading comprehension, review some forms of figurative language, and review or learn new vocabulary words – all while still enjoying the book! A full answer key is included. Included activities are:Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Critical Thinki
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Elizabeth George Speare Novel Studies Bundle
I Am David: A Novel Study Unit
Thank you so much for taking a look at my novel study packet on I Am David! What an incredible story! It will make you cry, cause you to think, make you join in David’s prayers to the God of the green pastures and the still waters, and leave you wanting to know and understand more.TpT Digital Activities Pages are now available!!!I Am David is the story of a boy raised in a Nazi concentration camp who escapes. Then we follow his path as he heads toward Denmark. The journey is much more than a g
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Novel Study Bundle: 12 Novels
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch Novel Study
If you’re looking for printable or digital resources, these no-prep reading worksheets will serve as a great book companion. This novel study for Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham has one page for every chapter and aims to enhance reading comprehension, review some forms of figurative language, and review or learn new vocabulary words – all while still enjoying the book!A full answer key is included.Included activities are:Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Critical Thinking QuestionsFil
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6th - 8th
Radio Drama Unit and Play The Canterville Ghost| Classic Short Story
IMPROVED! This THREE WEEK radio theater unit and play script of The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde is over 60 pages in length with roles for 15+ students and is suitable for middle and high school drama classes or upper elementary gifted classes. The Story: A terrifying ghost is haunting the ancient mansion of Canterville Chase, complete with creaking floorboards, clanking chains and gruesome disguises – but the new The story is about an American family who moved to a castle haunted by the gh
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8th - 10th
Also included in:Â Theater Arts| Radio Drama| Set Design| Storytelling| Lin Manuel Miranda Bio.
Mini-Guide for Juniors/Middlers: The Secret of the Fourth Candle Workbook
This product is a two-week study for the book The Secret of the Fourth Candle, by Patricia St. John. A revision, by Mary Mills, is also available. The mini-guide is able to be used with the original version and the revised edition.This is the workbook version of the guide; space is provided for students to write answers to the questions and for the activities.There are 10 sections in the guide; the following components are included:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities –
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4th - 9th
Little Men Novel Study
If you’re looking for printable or digital resources, these no-prep reading worksheets will serve as a great book companion. This novel study for Little Men by Louisa May Alcott has one page for every chapter and aims to enhance reading comprehension, review some forms of figurative language, and review or learn new vocabulary words – all while still enjoying the book! A full answer key is included.Included activities are:Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Critical Thinking QuestionsTrue or Fals
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Little Women Novel Studies Bundle
How to Use a Dictionary & Thesaurus (with Easel Activity)
How to Use a Dictionary & Thesaurus includes a short history of the dictionary and how it has changed, how to get started looking words up in a dictionary, how to use guide words in a printed dictionary, the types of information you can find in a dictionary, how online dictionaries can be different, what a thesaurus is, and how both physical and online thesauruses are used. It also included numerous worksheets including: • fifteen notebooking pages that guide students through looking
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3rd - 11th
Good Wives Novel Study
If you’re looking for printable or digital resources, these no-prep reading worksheets will serve as a great book companion. This novel study for Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott has one page for every chapter and aims to enhance reading comprehension, review some forms of figurative language, and review or learn new vocabulary words – all while still enjoying the book! A full answer key is included. Included activities are:Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Critical Thinking QuestionsTrue or F
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Little Women Novel Studies Bundle
Story Retelling. Best Funny Stories. Reading. Guessing. Guided Reading.
A full booklet of funny stories with punchlines. 30+ Dozens of funny stories students will love. ESL, EFL students or regular-stream ELA reading students. Students retell the jokes - great presentation and public speaking practice! Each time students retell the story to a different group their fluency and presentation will improve. See the jigsaw retelling activity explained in the book. See this version with audio (only half the stories included). Also, preview the whole book (read only).Stu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mini-Guide for Juniors/Middlers: The Secret of the Fourth Candle Reproducibles
These reproducibles enable parents/teachers to use the mini-guide (two-week study) of the book titled The Secret of the Fourth Candle, by Patricia St. John with multiple students. A revision of the book, by Mary Mills, is also available. The mini-guide is able to be used with the original version and the revised edition.The reproducibles contain all of the fill-in-the-blank activities from the guide.NOTES:Parents/teachers have permission to print a copy for each of their students.An Answer Key
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4th - 9th
Penguin Day Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions - Penguin Awareness Day
World Penguin Day Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions - Penguin Awareness Day ActivityThe story behind this product : Penguin Awareness Day (January 20th) & World Penguin Day (April 25th) were created to celebrate one of our favorite animals. Almost everyone loves to watch penguins. They seem to do a perfect imitation of Charlie Chaplin! And, when they get in the water, they transform, losing all awkwardness as they become mini torpedoes. Emperor penguins, Gentoo penguins, Macaron
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3rd - 12th
Jo's Boys Novel Study
If you’re looking for printable or digital resources, these no-prep reading worksheets will serve as a great book companion. This novel study for Jo's Boys by Louisa May Alcott has one page for every chapter and aims to enhance reading comprehension, review some forms of figurative language, and review or learn new vocabulary words – all while still enjoying the book! A full answer key is included. Included activities are:Multiple Choice, Short Answer, and Critical Thinking QuestionsTrue or Fa
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Little Women Novel Studies Bundle
Phonics Concepts Graphic Organizer: Super Sounds Reference Sheet
These phonics concepts have a fun name and character to make the sounds more memorable and easier to learn! The Super Sounds reference sheet shows all of the phonetics concepts presented in the Awakening Potential For Reading Success program. They are organized by order each of difficulty (and the order that they are presented in the program).This is a reference sheet that students can refer to when learning the sounds, as well as go back to when they encounter the sounds in challenging words.
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1st - 8th, Staff
Also included in:Â Complete Phonics Reading Program-Awakening Potential For Reading Success
Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizer: Pre-read, Summarize, Analyze, Question
This Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizer is a wonderful tool and reference for teaching students everything they need to know about comprehending a text. All of the most important comprehension strategies are featured in a colorful, fun, and clear way. Strategies include: 1. Pre-reading/background knowledge activation2. Summarizing, vocabulary, identifying the theme3. Making connections4. Analytical and critical thinking strategiesAll students (in particular those with dyslexia and learnin
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1st - 8th, Staff
Sir Isaac Newton. Reading. Research. Science. Biography. History. ESL. EFL.
A full set of lesson materials to explore the life and work of one of science's most important figures - Sir Isaac Newton.Includes: 1. Students read and note information about Newton. After, watch a short biographical video (click the play button on the cover page or preview). Transcript included.2. Students read additional information about Newton and complete a template about his life. Present to the class. Or the template can be used to research any scientist. 3. The laws of motion poster.4.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Powerful Women In History Reading Passage: Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Introducing the Powerful Women In History Printable featuring Ruth Bader Ginsburg! These high-interest reading passages on powerful women in history will engage even the most reluctant readers! Reading and discussing these short passages is the perfect way to engage your middle school, high school, or homeschool student. Teach your students about empowering women from the past and present by engaging with short reading passages. Students will become stronger and more engaged readers through thes
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Traditional and Modern Powerful Women In History Bundle
Phonics decoding reference sheet (roots/prefixes/suffixes)-Power Ups
The Power Ups is a reference sheet/poster that helps students to learn the roots, prefixes and suffixes that make up words. They are organized by level of difficulty. Students can use the Power Ups sheet to learn the roots, prefixes, and suffixes, as well as refer back to it whenever they encounter a challenging word. Get ready-it's time to Power Up! (This is also part of the Awakening Potential For Reading Success program).(The watermark will be removed from the copy that you download)
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1st - 8th, Staff
Also included in:Â Complete Phonics Reading Program-Awakening Potential For Reading Success
Catherine Called Birdy Task Cards
These cards are based on Karen Cushman’s, Catherine Called BirdyTask cards are a fun way to check basic comprehension, therefore many questions begin with: what, explain, describe, who, etc. These Task Cards may also serve as a pre-reading activity to help students predict or prepare for a Close Read approach, or simply as an after students read check up activity.There are 52 Question Task Cards and 88 vocabulary cards.Students can draw from a box of cut out task cards as they work in a small gr
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5th - 9th
Civically Speaking--Suffrage
Civically Speaking--Suffrage, is a short, 4-page guide for grades 6-12, containing short articles briefly introducing students to women's suffrage and the 19th amendment. A great introduction, or supplement to the study of women suffrage.It includes:basic factscolors worn by Suffragistscomparisons to abolitioniststhe women of Seneca Fallsthe 19th AmendmentSojourner Truth's "Ain't I a Woman" speech.Also included are questions for evaluation, and the solution is included. Other Civically Speaking
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Women in History Bundle
Book Report Forms (Plus Easel Activity)
Book reports don't have to be scary. They can be quite fun with the right tools! Help your students enjoy book reports with these Book Report Forms. There are a variety of forms included so you can choose the ones that fit your child's age and the type of report they are doing. Book report templates are included for early readers, biographies or autobiographies, informational books, and fiction books for a total of 16 templates. 28 pages total.*The Easel Activity version of this resource does no
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3rd - 11th
Civically Speaking--Local Government
Civically Speaking--Local Government, is a short, 4-page guide for grades 6-12, containing short articles briefly introducing students to, and explaining the types of, and duties of the offices in local government.It includes:services provided by local governmentsthe origins of local governmentoffices in local governmentDillon's RuleDale's CodeThe oldest city hall, New York CityAlso included are questions for evaluation, and the solution is included. Great supplement to the study of local govern
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Civically Speaking Government Bundle
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Not only is reading a core concept in the study of English language arts, but it’s also a cornerstone skill for proficiency in many other subjects (for instance, without strong reading skills, students won’t be able to solve math word problems or read through primary sources for social studies class).
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Elementary students just learning to read can practice the basics with some simple, fun phonics practice activities or small-group reading centers focused around sight words. Students in middle and high school can read novels and complete hands-on, interactive assignments that build their comprehension and critical thinking skills. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's reading skills in no time.
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Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:
Interactive Phonics Activities
Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.
Word Hunts
Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.
Reader's Theater
Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.
Interactive Read-Alouds
Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.
Comparative Analysis
Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.
By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.
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There are many different types of reading resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular reading lessons include: phonics, vocabulary, spelling, and balanced literacy.
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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.
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